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Sep 23 2025
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation service hours at Peel Region

By Events, Resources

BRAMPTON, ON (September 23, 2025) – Peel Region offices and non-emergency services will be closed in observance of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30.

The following non-emergency services are closed and will reopen on Wednesday, October 1, 2025:

  • Service Peel Counters
  • ServiceOntario Counter
  • Dental Services Contact Centre and Dental Clinics
  • Early Years and Child Care Services
  • Family Health Call Centre
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works
  • Peel Works Harm Reduction – Mobile Vans

All healthy sexuality clinics are closed on Tuesday, September 30. Please visit the healthy sexuality clinics webpage for up-to-date information on operating hours.

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services at all 5 Peel Region Long Term Care Centres, including virtual Adult Day Services, will be closed on Tuesday, September 30 and will resume regular hours of operation on Wednesday, October 1.

Waste collection

There will be no change to your waste collection schedule due to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Check your collection calendar to find your pickup day or sign up to receive free waste collection reminders .

All Community Recycling Centres will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, and will reopen on Wednesday, October 1.

Human Services

These services will be closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30, and will reopen on Wednesday, October 1:

  • Early Years and Child Care Services, including Child Care Subsidy
  • Housing Services
  • Ontario Works

Emergency shelter, food, or personal support

For urgent homelessness supports, including food, supplies, referrals, and shelter, call the Street Helpline 24/7 at 1-877-848-8481. Find emergency shelter details, or call 905-450-1996.

Emergency Peel Living maintenance requests

For emergency Peel Living maintenance requests, call our 24-hour request line at 905-790-7335.

TransHelp

All trips for Tuesday, September 30, and Wednesday, October 1, must be booked by 7 p.m. on Monday, September 29.

On Tuesday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation):

  • Call us at 905-791-1015 if you need to cancel your trip.
  • Same-day trips are not available.
  • TransHelp will operate from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
  • The TransHelp office will be closed. Feedback and application, and payment processing will resume on Wednesday, October 1.

We offer bookings up to 7 days in advance. Consider booking your next trip early to ensure your holiday travel.

If you have any questions, email transhelp@peelregion.ca or call 905-791-1015.

Public transit

Visit Mississauga Transit for holiday schedules.

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA)

PAMA will be closed on Tuesday, September 30.

 

Sep 23 2025
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Bus Stop Impacts – Dundas Street East (Stop #0863)

By Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised that stop #0863 on EB Dundas Street at Neilco Court will be out of service at 8:00am Wednesday September 24 until end of day Friday September 26 for continuing watermain construction works.

Patrons will be directed to the next stop #1191 at Jarrow Avenue which is approximately 180 metres east.

Stop #0863 is serviced by Route 1E and 1CE with continued accessible bus service at Stop #1191.

Sep 23 2025
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Peel Region Adult Day Services receive Butterfly Approach ™ accreditation

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A national first in community care 

BRAMPTON, ON (September 23, 2025) – Peel Region is proud to announce that all five of its Adult Day Services (ADS) programs have earned Butterfly Approach™ accreditation, as confirmed today by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM). This achievement makes Peel Region’s ADS the first community-based program in Canada to be certified under the Butterfly model.

This national first reaffirms the commitment of Peel Regional Council and Peel Region’s Seniors Services to fostering emotion-based, person-centred environments where individuals living with dementia—and their caregivers—feel genuinely valued and supported.

MCM’s release about this achievement is attached here.

Click here for more information about Peel Region’s Adult Day Services.

Sep 19 2025
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Saving money and going green: Mississauga makes progress on Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan

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The current five-year plan continues to address climate change and energy usage in City buildings.

September 19, 2025

The City of Mississauga is pleased to share some positive updates as it relates to its fourth Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan: 2024-2028 (ECP) that was released in 2024.

The current five-year plan continues to address climate change and energy usage in City buildings. Last year, the City achieved:

  • A 1.6 per cent reduction in energy consumption, 2.1 per cent reduction in water consumption and 2.8 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, surpassing the City’s annual target of one per cent savings in these categories.
  • A total of 118 EV charging connections across the city, with 88 designated for fleet use and 30 available for public access.
  • Savings of $157,000 in utility costs; and
  • Recognition of Erin Mills Twin Arena with the ENERGY STAR® Building of the Year Award for its ice and curling rinks for the second year in a row.

As the City looks ahead, it will continue to build upon its 2024 successes and focus on:

  • Expanding solar energy: the City will maximize the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across its buildings to harness renewable energy.
  • Enhancing ice rink efficiency: ice plant heat recovery systems will be expanded in municipal ice rinks, capturing waste heat and redirecting it for facility use.
  • Optimizing indoor pool operations: applicable indoor pool facilities will be upgraded with pool dehumidification heat recovery and pool drain heat recovery systems to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Introducing decarbonization technology: implementing heat pump technology during lifecycle renewals will help reduce Mississauga’s carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency, advancing the City’s Climate Change Action Plan.

To learn more about the City’s Five-Year Energy Conservation Plan: 2024-2028, visit the webpage.

Sep 15 2025
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Construction Notice Project # 16-2905 G – Test shutdown notice – Sept 25, 2025 – Caven Street

By Resources, Ward 1

For the wastewater construction project, PROJECT # 16-2905 G, residents/businesses will experience brief interruption (approximately 15 minutes) to their water supply on September 25th between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.  Approximately 26 homes and 8 commercial properties will be impacted, at:

  • Residents:
    • Caven St: 1059, 1057, 1053, 1051, 1049, 1047, 1041, 1039, 1037, 1035, 1031, 1029, 1027, 1023, 1021, 1017, 1050, 1046, 1040, 1038, 1036, 1034, 1028, 1022, 1018, 1016
  • Business:
    • 619 Lakeshore Rd E
      • Traffic Sign Canada
    • 645 Lakeshore Rd E
      • Tim Hortons
      • Sushi Maki House
      • Subway
      • Rabba Fine Foods
      • Lakeview Dental Centre
      • Domino’s Pizza
      • Cyril Walk-in

Please find further details within the attached notice.  Other information about this construction project is available online at Project 16-2905G – peelregion.ca.

Please send any questions to construction@peelregion.ca.

 

Sep 12 2025
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Tree-t yourself to National Forest Week activities

By Parks, Resources

Bring the family to the inaugural Forestry Fall Festival, and take part in a tree giveaway or tree planting event to do your part to preserve trees – the lungs of our city.

September 12, 2025

Join us in celebrating National Forest Week from September 20 to 27 to show your appreciation for Mississauga’s trees and forests. Join a guided walk at a park, register for a tree giveaway, help plant trees, and interact with arborists, foresters and ecologists. There are many fun activities where you can learn about the importance of Mississauga’s urban forest and natural areas. Find out how you can help protect, restore, expand and enhance the city’s natural spaces.

Forestry Fall Festival kickoff

Don’t miss out on the new Forestry Fall Festival. This free event will be taking place at Erindale Park on Saturday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It promises to be fun for the whole family. Drop by for activities like watching goats graze, seeing the Wild Ontario raptor show and the Scales Nature Park turtle show, and enjoy wagon rides with Fairytale Horse Carriages. There will also be guided nature walks, tree and wildflower giveaways, information booths, face painting, activities for children and more!

A woman and child planting a tree sapling

Other National Forest Week event details

What

The City is hosting a series of events in Mississauga to celebrate National Forest Week. Advance registration is required for these events:

  • Join tree planting events starting Saturday, September 13 through Saturday, November 1 at local parks at various times. Be sure to register online at National Forest Week. Your efforts will help the City with its goal of planting one million trees in Mississauga by 2032.
  • Participate in a tree giveaway on Wednesday, September 24 at Courtney Park Athletic Fields.

Who

All Mississauga residents interested in learning more about Mississauga’s urban forest.

When

September 20 to 27, 2025 at various times throughout the week.

Where

All events are in-person at various locations in Mississauga.

To learn more about National Forest Week or register for events, visit mississauga.ca/national-forest-week.

Forestry staff with large butterfly nets pictured in a greenspace.

Benefits of trees

As nature’s lungs, Mississauga’s trees and forests are breathing life into the city. Some trees provide much-needed shade, others act as ‘bridges and bustling roadways’ for wildlife. Some produce food like fruits, seeds, nuts and syrup for us to enjoy, and help with flood protection as they slow down the water flow. Learn more about trees and how they are enriching biodiversity.

Support the One Million Trees program

Trees are at the heart of the City’s efforts to combat climate change. The City aims to plant One Million Trees by 2032, and is well on its way to do so. So far, with the support of residents, businesses, schools, volunteers and partners, 602,539 trees have been planted. Help the City reach its tree goal by planting trees and shrubs on your residential property, specifically native plants and be sure to add it to the City’s one million tree goal.

Learn more about forestry at mississauga.ca/forestry.

Sep 12 2025
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Waste collection services will shift to Mississauga in 2027

By Announcement, Resources

City and Regional Councils approve October 1, 2027 as new transition date for waste collection services to better align with new waste collection contracts.

September 12, 2025

On September 10, 2025, Mississauga City Council approved October 1, 2027 as the new date to transition waste collection services from the Region of Peel to the City of Mississauga. Previously scheduled for January 1, 2026, this change aligns with the timing of the City’s new waste collection contract, ensuring a smooth transition and a service that’s tailored to Mississauga residents’ needs.

The recommendation was presented by the Transition Committee, made up of staff from the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon. The recommendation was approved by the Town of Caledon on September 9, the City of Brampton on September 10, and Regional Council on September 11.

The transfer of waste collection responsibilities includes collection of waste, including garbage, organics and yard waste. The new transition date is aligned with the start of the City’s new waste collection contract. This will provide residents with a waste collection service that reflects and responds to Mississauga residents’ needs, aligns with the City’s existing programs and services, and creates more opportunities for efficiencies.

Next steps

City staff will present an implementation plan to Mississauga City Council in 2026 that will outline the transition in more detail.

Until October 1, 2027, waste collection in Mississauga will continue to be provided by the Region of Peel. Residents should continue to direct any questions or waste collection related concerns to the Region. For more details about waste collection, visit peelregion.ca/waste.

New provincial recycling program

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Region will no longer be responsible for collecting recycling in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.

In 2021, the Government of Ontario enacted the Blue Box Regulation that requires producers of recycling products and packaging to pay for and run recycling programs. Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization and the administrator of Ontario’s common collection system, will take over the operation of the Region’s recycling program on behalf of producers on January 1, 2026. The Region will continue to operate its six Community Recycling Centres.

Sep 08 2025
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Write on! Mississauga’s Literary Festival returns on September 13

By Events, Resources

Discover author talks, panels, workshops, and activities for every reader and writer.

September 8, 2025

The annual Mississauga Literary Festival brings together readers, writers, and the community for a day filled with author talks, panels, workshops, local exhibitors, and interactive activities. There’s something for everyone, from children to adult readers and writers. This year’s programming is presented in partnership with The Ampersand Review, a literary magazine from Sheridan College’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing and Publishing program, which will also launch Issue No. 8 during the festival – a chapter you won’t want to skip!

People seated on chairs as a speaker engages them at the front of the room. They are sitting in a bright lime green painted room.

What

Mississauga Literary Festival

When

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where

Hazel McCallion Central Library (Floor 0-5)
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free admission, no registration required

Event highlights

The Mississauga Literary Festival 2025 runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. across all levels (0-5) of the Hazel McCallion Central Library. Visitors can enjoy:

  • Author Talks and panels – including Mystery Mix Up: Who Dunnit and Why? with Bianca Marais, Hannah Mary McKinnon, and Uzma Jalaluddin, plus a Special Author Talk with Bee Quammie.
  • Workshops – topics include self-publishing, suspense writing, public speaking, poetry, and more, led by authors and industry professionals.
  • Storytime & family programming – children’s author spotlights and family storytime.
  • Interactive activities – book-themed crafts, drop-in gaming, and “Book Friending” sessions to connect readers.
  • Special launch – including The Ampersand Review Issue No. 8.
  • Exhibitor marketplace – meet over 60 local authors, publishers, and literary organizations throughout the library.

For the full festival schedule and exhibitor list, visit the Mississauga Literary Festival webpage.

Sep 05 2025
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Grand Opening of Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor

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Ontario Government invests $2.2 million in Community Access to Long-Term Care pilot

BRAMPTON, ON (September 5, 2025) – Today Peel Region celebrated the grand opening of the Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor — a first-of-its-kind model for integrated seniors care. At the event, the Ministry of Long-Term Care also announced one-year funding of $2.18 million for Peel Region’s Thrive Program, which will help provide exceptional integrated care for seniors in the community, while reducing hospital visits and emergency department use.

Thrive is now part of the Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC) pilot program, created by the ministry to support seniors who are waiting for long-term care, are eligible now, or may soon need it. By offering many of the same integrated services available in long-term care homes, Thrive will help seniors live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible.

The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor (SHWV) is a great example of the community hubs being developed through the CALTC program. These hubs will use the physical infrastructure of long-term care homes to bring together health care, social supports, and expert guidance all in one place to provide seniors the care they need, reduce trips to the hospital, and give families peace of mind.

Leadership in emotion-based care

Located on the site of the original Peel Manor, the SHWV combines a 177-bed long-term care centre called Peel Manor, which includes a Transitional Behavioural Support Unit, with a comprehensive service hub offering Adult Day Services (ADS), the Thrive program, an Integrated Care Centre, a social enterprise operated café and shop, resource centre, hair salon, meeting spaces, and outdoor green spaces.

In May 2025, the Ontario government re-introduced proposed changes to the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 through Bill 14, Support for Seniors and Caregivers Act, 2025. The proposed changes require all LTC homes to have a dementia program to meet the care needs of residents with dementia. Additionally, the Province is investing $9 million over three years to launch a new program to train staff in emotion-based models of care for residents living with dementia.

The SHWV strengthens Peel Region’s recognized leadership in emotion-based care. Peel Region was the first in Ontario to implement this approach in long-term care and is now the first community-based program to implement this approach in Canada with the recent Butterfly certification of its ADS Centres. Emotion-based care has an incredible ability to make unique connections with people living with dementia, often providing a new spark to an individual’s health, mood, and self-expression.

About the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor

Recipient of Advantage Ontario’s 2024 Innovation and Excellence Capital Project Award, the SHWV is built on the site of the original Peel Manor, which evolved from the County of Peel House of Industry and Refuge that originally housed 12 people and was built in 1898.

The Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre occupies floors two through four of the SHWV. The second floor is home to two specialized home areas, a Butterfly home area called Goreway and a 29-bed Transitional Behavioural Support Unit called Broddyway, the first in the Central West geography for individuals experiencing heightened responsive expressions associated with dementia.

Adult Day Services (ADS) and the Community Access to Long Term Care / Thrive Program are offered on the main floor of the SHWV. When at full capacity, the SHWV will more than double the number of clients served at the original Peel Manor. These programs help reduce social isolation and support the maintenance of mobility, strength, and cognition in seniors, while providing caregivers with much needed respite.

With advanced technology such as Real-Time Location Services, robust Wi-Fi, and dedicated TV systems for residents, the SHWV ensures care is not only compassionate but also modern and secure, helping residents stay connected and staff deliver highly personalized support.

Quotations

“Our government is protecting our long-term care system with targeted investments that ensure people get the right care in the right place. By giving seniors access to more services while living safely at home, the Community Access to Long-Term Care program will improve seniors’ quality of life, support caregivers, reduce avoidable hospital visits and delay the need for live-in long-term care.”
-Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care 

“By 2041, one in five Peel residents will be over the age of 65, which will mean that more people in our community will be living with dementia. The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor will support the diverse needs of this population with emotion-based care in long term care, as well as seniors and caregivers living in their own homes. By working in partnership with the Ministry of Long-Term Care, as we are with this pilot program, we can improve the quality of life for seniors in Peel, while helping the health care system operate more effectively.”  
-Nando Iannicca, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Peel Region

“The Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor offers health, social, and community supports within a building that is also home to seniors living in the Peel Manor long-term care home. With this unique approach, seniors are able to access services and supports in one building, regardless of where they are on their unique care journey. We look forward to further partnerships with the provincial government and other health system partners as we explore innovative approaches that improve quality of life in Peel, while pioneering ideas that can lead system transformation across Ontario.”
-Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region

Sep 04 2025
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IDEA Mississauga empowering Black entrepreneurs with federal grant

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IDEA Mississauga is the proud recipient of the Federal Government’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund, a program designed to support business growth, while fostering innovative regional economies.

September 4, 2025

IDEA Mississauga is excited to announce that it is a successful recipient of the Federal Government’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund in partnership with Black Creek Community Health Centre, the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) and York University. Through this fund, a total of $2.4 million in grants will be distributed, with IDEA Mississauga receiving $60,000 to support the Step-Up Program, which is a six-month program designed to help innovative and inclusive businesses overcome barriers to their growth, reach new levels of success, and drive meaningful social and environmental change.

IDEA Mississauga staff with the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, YSpace (York University) and federal representatives.

IDEA Mississauga will be an active partner to Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) and the Black Creek Community Health Centre, providing support that is community-focused. This includes:

  • Advisory services: Support BEA in addressing unique challenges facing Black entrepreneurs
  • Community events: Support events and provide a platform for Black founders to build their network
  • Business mentorship: Provide hands-on support to help entrepreneurs achieve their goals
  • Grassroots development: Strengthen the talent pipeline for Black entrepreneurs

IDEA Mississauga has a proven track record in supporting Black-led and diverse businesses, particularly through programs like the Step-Up Program, which has been instrumental in helping diverse businesses in Mississauga overcome barriers to growth.

Funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will further enhance the Step-Up program, which provides entrepreneurs with access to expert training, personalized mentorship, and comprehensive resources to help underrepresented businesses expand. This investment will ensure that diverse businesses have the tools they need to scale and succeed while fostering an inclusive, thriving economy in Mississauga.

With its demonstrated success in empowering entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, IDEA Mississauga is uniquely positioned with the tools and resources to support the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance’s work. This partnership underscores the City of Mississauga and IDEA Mississauga’s commitment to deliver meaningful impact, while prioritizing diversity and inclusion within the business community.

Elevating Black communities across Southern Ontario

Funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will also strengthen the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance’s (BEA) work, in collaboration with IDEA Mississauga, to support over 200 startups. Previously, through the Federal Government’s Black Entrepreneurship Fund, BEA assisted 136 ventures, 75 per cent of which were women-led. Through this support, these ventures have generated more than $46 million in revenue, raised $7.3M in funding, and created 989 jobs. These ventures have also invested a total of $525,000 in upskilling and professional development, highlighting the BEA’s success in fostering the growth of Black-owned businesses.

This new round of funding from the Regional Innovation Ecosystem Fund will build on the progress already achieved by BEA to ensure a greater reach into Black communities across Southern Ontario. The potential impact is expected to include: an increased number of Black-led ventures in tech, more traditional and consumer packaged goods, and the creation of new intellectual property and commercialization. It will also help strengthen the talent-pool and build emerging leaders, while further promoting diversity and inclusion.

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA, powered by Invest Mississauga, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders to help start-ups and scale-ups accelerate ideas and commercialize solutions. IDEA offers entrepreneurs a comprehensive suite of resources to support their needs and growth, including tailored programs and services, along with a rich network of mentorship, partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, the IDEA team is dedicated to driving innovation and turning entrepreneurs’ ideas into reality.

About the Black Entrepreneurship Alliance

The Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) was created to fill a gap in Toronto’s business ecosystem by supporting Black, underrepresented entrepreneurs. As a black-led, non-profit organization, BEA helps amplify and advance the next generation of Black entrepreneurs. Through tailored programming, bootcamps and events, BEA helps Black professionals build and grow successful ventures. Originally launched as the first Black-focused entrepreneurship program in the Jane and Finch community, BEA has since expanded its reach to the Greater Toronto Area.